Do watch hours from Shorts count toward monetization?

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• How does VeeFly generate valid watch hours?

  We run display campaigns on the Google Display Network. These ads appear on millions of websites, apps and Google-owned properties, driving users to your public videos. When viewers watch your long-form videos, the watch time is recorded as external ...

• What counts as a valid public watch hour?

  Valid public watch hours come from long-form videos that you set to public on your channel. YouTube expressly excludes watch hours from private videos, unlisted videos, deleted videos, Shorts views, unconverted livestreams, and ad campaigns from ...

• What happens if YouTube rejects my channel for monetization?

  VeeFly guarantees the delivery of watch hours and subscriber counts, but it cannot control YouTube’s review decisions. If YouTube rejects your channel because of content or policy violations, you will need to address those issues and reapply. In such ...

• What if I have fewer than 1,000 subscribers?

  To qualify for monetization, you need both 4,000 valid public watch hours and 1,000 subscribers. If your channel is below 1,000 subscribers, VeeFly will run subscriber campaigns alongside watch-hour campaigns to help you reach this milestone. If you ...

• Why is my campaign still pending after 24 hours?

  Most campaigns are reviewed within 24 hours, but delays may occur due to high submission volumes, ad policy compliance checks or unusual activity flags. Do not cancel and resubmit, as that resets your place in the review queue. Instead, wait for the ...